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Position Overview

The Precision Oncology Communications Director, Corporate Affairs, will lead the development and execution of public relations, media relations, external and internal communication for the Exact Sciences Precision Oncology portfolio. This role will maximize the impact and reach of Exact Sciences externally focused content and expand media awareness and coverage of the POBU, its portfolio of cancer tests, pipeline, leaders and overall efforts. The Portfolio Communications Director should have experience working with and understanding clinical trial data sets, scientific key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and medical societies, with a preferred emphasis in oncology. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience leading the launch and introduction of new cancer tests/therapies to the market and the ability to translate novel, complex health care technologies into terms easily understood by members of the media and targeted audiences. This position is primarily (75%) focused on external audiences, specifically all areas of media. However, the role also encompasses close coordination with internal and executive communication functions (25%) within Exact Sciences.

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the development and execution of public affairs campaigns that are aligned with business objectives to drive awareness of the POBU among an evolving landscape of key audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing and medical affairs teams to support their vision and goals for the Exact Sciences POBU and reinforce those brand positions across a variety of communications channels.
• Lead the development and execution of plans to publicize and communicate trial and study data published via abstracts, peer reviewed journals or press releases/media outreach.
• Serve as spokesperson for the POBU and Exact Sciences.
• Partner with the Advocacy and Alliance Relations to activate key advocacy groups to support communications around major announcements.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to connect business objectives and strategies.
• Experience in providing strategic counsel to senior executives and demonstrated courage to challenge positions and influence outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal/listening and oral/written communication skills.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
• Ability to travel 25% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field; or high school degree/general education diploma and 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of experience working in philanthropic/corporate giving role.
• 2+ years of experience leading or directing people and/or project teams.
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Salary Range:

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